D3-CFB Game Preview: Framingham State Rams (2-2) vs. Fitchburg State Falcons (1-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Elliot Field Athletic Complex (capacity ~2,500)

Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: MASCAC Digital Network / Local Radio

Special Note: This is Fitchburg State’s Homecoming Game

Weather Forecast (Fitchburg, MA)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 7–12 mph

Impact: Slight crosswinds may affect long field goals and punts, but otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

Framingham State Rams (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

QB Jack O’Connor – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Chris Anderson – Questionable (hamstring)

Fitchburg State Falcons (1–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

QB Matt Eck – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack O’Connor (Framingham St.) vs Fitchburg Secondary

O’Connor has been efficient in wins, but turnovers have hurt in losses.

RB Chris Anderson (Framingham St.) vs LB Tyler Ross (Fitchburg St.)

Anderson is the Rams’ workhorse; Ross leads the Falcons in tackles.

QB Matt Eck (Fitchburg St.) vs Framingham Pass Rush

Eck has shown flashes but faces a Rams defense that thrives on pressure.

WR Jalen Reed (Fitchburg St.) vs CB Marcus Hall (Framingham St.)

Reed is Eck’s top target; Hall is Framingham’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Framingham State (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

W 46–40 vs Bridgewater State (9/27/25)

L 14–10 @ UMass Dartmouth (9/20/25)

W 31–25 @ Anna Maria (9/13/25)

L 40–13 vs Husson (9/6/25)

Offense: ~25.0 PPG Defense: ~27.0 PPG

Fitchburg State (1–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

L 25–24 @ UMass Dartmouth (9/13/25)

W 49–14 vs Dean (9/5/25)

L 27–14 vs New England College (9/20/25)

Offense: ~29.3 PPG Defense: ~22.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Framingham State leads the modern series comfortably

Recent:

2024: Framingham State 77–11

2023: Framingham State 37–7

2022: Framingham State 40–6

Trend: Framingham has won 10 straight, all by multiple scores.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Framingham: 2–2 ATS in 2025

Fitchburg: 1–2 ATS in 2025

Historical Betting Results:

Framingham has covered in 3 straight vs Fitchburg

Last 3 meetings have all gone OVER the total

Projected Score: Framingham State 38 – Fitchburg State 17

Game Odds

Framingham State Rams               – 17

Fitchburg State Falcons                 53

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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